In Buffalo County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 98.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Buffalo County, SD.
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Buffalo County, SD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Buffalo County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Buffalo County are not shown.
Buffalo County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buffalo County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.97% of Buffalo County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midstate Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Buffalo County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Buffalo County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.97% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.97% of Buffalo County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.03% of Buffalo County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo County, along with details on where in Buffalo County and at what speeds.
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) Fiber in Buffalo County, SD
Midstate Communications fiber coverage
About 98.72%, or 1,923 people, have Midstate Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buffalo County area. Midstate Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo County.
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) fiber download speeds
Midstate Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midstate Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo County. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo County can order from Midstate Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midstate Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midstate Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo County fiber providers. Midstate Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
venture communications Fiber in Buffalo County, SD
venture communications fiber coverage
About 2.46%, or 48 people, have venture communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and northeast Buffalo County area. venture communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo County.
venture communications fiber download speeds
venture communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, venture communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo County. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo County can order from venture communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
venture communications fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for venture communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, venture communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo County fiber providers. venture communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buffalo County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Buffalo County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Buffalo County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 98.97% in Buffalo County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lyman County, SD: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Jerauld County, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sanborn County, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Miner County, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Haakon County, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Moody County, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Murray County, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Pennington County, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cameron Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crockett County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crane County, TX: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Craig County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Covington City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pendleton County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Perkins County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cook County, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Powder River County, MT: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds